1924 Seagrave Pumper Fire Engine
THF701417 / 1924 Seagrave Pumper Fire Engine
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Artifact Overview
Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, purchased this fire truck in 1924, gave it a major overhaul in 1938 (adding new fenders, wheels, and lights), and fought fires with it for another 25 years. A 130-horsepower engine allowed the Seagrave to pump 750 gallons of water per minute. Gold-leaf decorations illustrate the pride firefighters took in their truck.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Fire engine
Date Made
1924
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
63.153.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the City of Grosse Pointe Shores
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Color
Red
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 91 in
Width: 90 in
Length: 256 in
Wheelbase: 159 in
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